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ISSUE 029 - August 2025

Private capital benchmarks by firm size and region

Affinity’s interactive benchmark tool is here, and it’s tailored for firms like yours. Discover how your firm compares to thousands of others in private capital across deal volume, engagement, and network activity. Better yet, filter results by firm size and region to get insights most relevant to you.

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Snacks

6 tips for improving private equity deal sourcing

Winning deals start with quality deal sourcing. Explore the private equity deal sourcing strategies leading firms use to find and close more lucrative deals. 

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The private capital firm’s guide to deal intelligence

Discover what deal intelligence is and how it helps private capital firms source better opportunities, speed up due diligence, and close the right deals faster.

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Campfire 2025: Affinity’s flagship relationship intelligence conference 

On October 1, private capital leaders will gather in San Francisco for a day full of fireside chats and strategic insights. From AI-driven deal sourcing to building a scalable, integrated tech stack—register now to learn from industry leaders, exchange insights, and build lasting connections. 

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Press Play

The state of AI in investing with BlackRock and OpenAI

Hear from experts at BlackRock and OpenAI as they explore how AI is reshaping workflows, unlocking new insights, and redefining what’s possible for deal teams. Learn where AI can drive real value and how to assess readiness across your portfolio.

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VOICES FROM THE INDUSTRY

“Affinity sits at the very core of our tools. This is, of course, a reflection of us as a firm. Since investments are our bread and butter, Affinity is at the core of our ecosystem.”

Julia Hubo, Investor, Motive Partners

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